Flying Eagle is a mosaic of small lakes, marshes and swamps along five miles of the Withlacoochee River in southeastern Citrus County. More than 10,000 acres provide recreation opportunities and help recharge the Floridan aquifer. A broad mixture of hardwood and cypress swamps covers the floodplain of the Withlacoochee River. In winter the area has abundant bird life, especially waders and ducks. The Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes which surrounds most of Flying Eagle is connected to the Floridan aquifer’s hydrologic system. The Withlacoochee River forms a portion of the eastern property boundary and is a vital component of regional drainage and flood conveyance.